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Since then, his stock has gone through the roof, with some stunning displays in an Eagles shirt.

He has been linked with a move to Tottenham on numerous occasions, but Palace have stood firm, insisting their star player is not for sale.

Crystal Palace sacked manager Frank de Boer after four games and 77 days in charge. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

But de Boer, who worked with Zaha briefly at the start of this season before he was unceremoniously sacked four games into his tenure, believes it's time for him to move on.

Speaking as a guest in the BT Sport studio, the former Ajax boss said: "Maybe he went too young to a big club and there was pressure around him and maybe mentally he was not ready for that, but mentally now I think he's much stronger, knows really what he wants and for me he can be one of the most spectacular players in the Premier League and be an amazing star for the Premier League.

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"I don't think [they can keep him]. If he wants to make the next step to the next level he has to choose a big club, with better players around him and he will grow and grow. He's a fantastic person and a fantastic player."